"Consumerism is all about selling stuff to people which they don't need but are made to want by fancy marketing".
I guess this one statement makes me shop over cautiously and judging the value of a good over and over again before buying.This might sound to be a very prudent habit but it does create a lot of problem specially for my family members who take me out to shopping.
Yesterday went to buy a watch.But i guess i was living in stone age with respect to the price range of watches which i expected.I thought would buy a Sports Titan/Times watch with a max budget of 3000Rs.All my hopes came crumbling down like i hope mayawati's government will in the near future.I mean all decent watches started at that range.
The ones i liked: 2 Timex,1 titan and a Tommy Hilfiger ranged from 5000 to 9000. So being the ever so cautious and judgemental buyer i came back (for the 3rd time in a space of 7 months) without a watch. Sighhh.....
But today i again went as a gallant viking to conquer the castle(here, watch ;)) and again came back empty handed.Found a Titan with a great dial but an equally disappointing wristband@3350 INC.
This was not the end though since i managed to blow up more than 10k of my mum's hard earned money in other items.
1)A business Suit from Peter England
2)A shirt from Peter England
3)Nike Air Shoes
4)Nike Floaters
5)Nike Pajamas
6)A belt from Big Bazar
Frankly speaking.I am quite satisfied and happy today.It's been ages since i bought so much in a small span of time without thinking about its value and worth and prospects in future and this and that... And it felt great.
I hope i can show the same immaculate form while buying a watch next time.Wish me luck...
P.S : All this shopping is for my journey and subsequent stay at IIM Ahmedabad which will be my address for the next 2 years :)
